MD4M Psycho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCixXPfF2GQ
The objective in creating this piece was to use strings to accompany a clip from psycho, emphasising the mood.
I wanted to highlight what the main female character was thinking when questioned by the policeman and how the policeman stirs guilt. I chose these as they were major features in this part of the film.
I have listened to Hermann’s theme and variations in parts of the film but felt I didn’t need to use his idea of having a main theme in this part of the film as it consists of flowing feelings and conversation rather than dramatic focuses. I have also listened to Nathan Barr who composed for True Blood and liked the way his strings flow, so I played them in and alternated certain notes for different moods, or completely changed the chord for drama.
One audio sequencer technique I used that I hadn’t before was to use strings in their actual real life octave ranges and used a certain reverb on the master for a realistic feel.
Through doing this task, I learnt how to progress my musical changes to suit visual needs, but also what the audience would be thinking.
This is an example of practice as research because I have decided on which string techniques I like from a couple of composers such as chord progression and themes, and have adapted them to suit my style for the film.
Nathan Barr (2009) True Blood (Original Score From The HBO Original Series), US: Varese Sarabande. 302 066 984 2, CD.
